Carrier Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings . Carrier air conditioners have efficiency ratings range from 13 SEER to 21 SEER. 21 SEER is a very high energy efficiency for an air-source air conditioner as opposed to geothermal systems. They use R-410A in all models of the air conditioner line. Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps that use R-22 refrigerant are no longer manufactured. Because of the regulations phasing out R-22 refrigerant, many have already switched to R-410A.
Carrier does manufacture air conditioner systems for residential, light commercial, and heavy commercial applications. The name that Carrier calls the super efficient model is Infinity. The next step down being the Performance series. The Performance series is the mid-range line for efficiency. Lastly, the Comfort series air conditioners are in the Carrier economy line. They also offer a builders grade line up. Some features of selected AC’s are:
Carrier Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Select Features
- Energy Star ratings on select Carrier models therefore you can enjoy energy savings
- Electronic diagnostic control in selected air conditioners for easier air conditioner troubleshooting. As a result of this feature repair bills will be lower.
- 2 stage scroll compressor operation for selected Carrier air conditioners thereby increasing efficiency and comfort
- Low sound ratings for many Carrier AC systems therefore you can enjoy peace and quiet
- Powder coated paint for durable and dependable operation for many years on selected Carrier AC systems
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All of Carriers residential line of air conditioners come in the 2 to 5-ton size range. Air conditioner sizes are based on a load calculation for your home or residence. A good installation contractor will do a load calculation for your home before submitting the bid to you. All the Carrier air conditioners we researched have AHRI certifications. This means Carrier air conditioner efficiency ratings are certified. Certification by a respected testing industry agency.
Carrier, like other manufacturers, does produce some proprietary parts. That means you may pay more for the parts if you need air conditioner service and repair. High Performance HVAC always recommends you purchase the extended parts and labor warranty if available. Warranties typically expire in less than 5 years and do not cover labor.
United Technologies is the parent corporation of Carrier, Bryant, Heil, and Tempstar. Among other HVAC brands under the United Technologies umbrella.
For more information on Carrier and their latest models and efficiency ratings visit the Carrier website.
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- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 90%
- Carrier Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Overall Carrier Opinion from a Technical Perspective 85%
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Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 04, 2011
Builder’s grade system 11 years old and still ru
Reviewed by Ron Rose October 22, 2010
Builder’s grade system 11 years old and still runn
We bought our house in 1999, 3450 sqft, one story in Arizona. We have 2 split systems, one is a 5 ton A/C and the other is a 4 ton A/C and both have gas heaters. In 11 years have only had to replace the outside FAN and FUSE. I know is is a ‘builders grade’ system, but it works great. I have heard from a couple neighbors that they just replace one of their units. Starting to look at new systems, for I believe it is just a matter of time before mine breaks. I have had the system checked ever 6 months and everything looks fine at this point.
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 04, 2011
still running
Reviewed by todd April 07, 2010
still running
R-22 Central unit with straight air gas heat. Built house in 91 . Builder had system installed . Had one leak caused by the well water line laying on top of the line set. Rubbed hole in low side. Replaced contractor in outside unit once. Has been good one, hate to convert to 410a but don’t want to miss tax credit.Don’t like all the over engineering on the new systems. More government bs outlawing r22. What are the long term effects of 134a. No one knows.Why aren’t they outlawing clorine everywhere else? water treatment plants?
Admin transfer from old reviews site – May 31, 2015
I believe that equipment was the coolest ever. Installation took 2 days but my utilities are less.
Admin transfer from old reviews site to new – May 31, 2015
Terrible support from the manufacturer over a bad circuit board. I was 3 days before the equipment was repaired.
Admin Transfer – May 31, 2015 Original Review by – Jasmine Max
I thought that equipment is the coolest ever. Installation took 5 days but my electric bill are cheaper.
The contractor was slow and didn’t come when they promised but when they did they installed the system in two days when they said it would take 3. We had the duct work replaced and a new furnace also and have no problems in the 4 years we’ve had the system. We bought the maintenance contract with the new system and they show up every six months and do the maintenance. Carrier is a good product in my opinion although it was expensive.
Carrier Air Conditioners are junk. DO NOT BUY. Customer service is horrible (quote from their consumer help desk when asking how to get a system fixed: “That’s your problem.”). Absolutely HORRIBLE.
We had a pair of high efficiency heat pumps installed (21SEER). the installation was fine, and I suspect the equipment could work as advertised, but the thermostats are junk. They only read out to even degrees, and they don’t regulate very well. I sent them data showing how on cold days I have to set my thermostat 10-12 degrees higher. They claim it’s a bad thermostat but I’m waiting 2 months and still don’t have a replacement thermostat. The other bad thing is you MUST use that particular thermostat- it’s the only one that works with the system. So I have an $18,000 system that only reads out to even degrees and has loose regulation.